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OnePlus Nord 4 goes on open sale in India: Check price, offers, and specs

OnePlus Nord 4 goes on open sale in India: Check price, offers, and specs

by | Aug 2, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Aug 02 2024 | 12:03 PM IST


OnePlus Nord 4 is now available on open sale in India. Launched in July, the midrange smartphone from the Chinese brand boasts an aluminium unibody design, reminiscent of the OnePlus 3 series. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 system-on-chip (SoC), paired with up to 12GB LPDDR5x RAM. The OnePlus Nord 4 features media editing tools such as “AI Best Face”, “AI Eraser”, and more. Apart from media editing features both the OnePlus Nord 4 and the Pad 2 will feature productivity-related AI features such as AI Speak, AI summarise, AI Writer, and more.


OnePlus Nord 4: Price and variants


  • 8GB RAM+128GB storage: Rs 29,999


  • 8GB RAM+256GB storage: Rs 32,999


  • 12GB RAM+256GB storage: Rs 35,999


  • Colours: Mercurial Silver, Obsidian Midnight, Oasis Green


OnePlus Nord 4: Offers


OnePlus is offering an instant bank discount of Rs 3,000 on the OnePlus Nord 4 (8GB RAM+256GB and 12GB RAM+256GB variants) and a discount of Rs 2,000 on 8GB+ 128GB variant. These are instant bank discounts from ICICI Bank and OneCard. Additionally, customers can avail no-interest equated monthly instalment option, up to 6 months, from select bank cards. For students, an additional discount of Rs 600 is being offered. Red Cable Club members can avail a free screen protection plan.


OnePlus Nord 4 is available for purchase online on the official website of OnePlus India, OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Experience stores and e-commerce platform Amazon. The smartphone is also available at Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, Bajaj Electronic and other offline partner stores.


OnePlus Nord 4: Specifications


  • Display: 6.74-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 2772 x 1240 resolution, Ultra HDR support


  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3


  • RAM: 8GB / 12GB (LPDDR5x)


  • Storage: 128GB (UFS 3.1) / 256GB (UFS 4.0)


  • Rear camera: 50MP primary (Sony LYTIA) with OIS + 8MP ultra-wide


  • Front camera: 16MP


  • Battery: 5,500mAh


  • Charging: 100W wired


  • OS: Android 14


  • Weight: 199.5


  • Thickness: 7.99mm


First Published: Aug 02 2024 | 12:03 PM IST



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Sony PlayStation Portal remote player for PS5 launched: Price, features

Sony PlayStation Portal remote player for PS5 launched: Price, features

by | Aug 2, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Aug 02 2024 | 11:11 AM IST


Japanese electronics major Sony on August 2 announced the launch of PlayStation Portal in India. Dubbed as a remote player for the PlayStation 5 gaming console, the PlayStation Portal supports wireless connectivity and console quality controls. Moreover, there is support for Sony’s acclaimed gaming controller, DualSense, like features such as haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in supported games. Sony said the PlayStation Portal Remote Player lets users play compatible games that they have installed on their consoles without necessitating a TV.


Sony PlayStation Portal: Price and availability


Priced at Rs 18,990, the PlayStation Portal will be available on Sony Centres, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance, Vijay Sales, Blinkit, and select retailers from August 3.


Sony PlayStation Portal: Features


Sony said the PlayStation Portal Remote Player will give users access to the games on their PS5 over your home Wi-Fi, allowing them to resume gameplay without requiring a TV connection. The PlayStation Portal Remote Player is compatible with games installed on your PS console, including games eligible for PS5 and PS4.2.


The remote player is supported by haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in supported games with DualSense wireless gaming controller, which also supports responsive vibrations, which react to your in??’game choices and simulate environmental factors, and dynamic resistance, which mimics the tension of interactions with in??’game gear and objects in select PS5 games.


The PlayStation Portal has an 8-inch LCD screen of fullHD resolution. The display is capable of rendering content at 60 frames-per-second at 1080p resolution.


Sony said that the PlayStation Portal Remote Player is a purpose-built device dedicated to delivering an “incredible remote play experience.” “That means you can turn it on, press a button to connect to your PS5 console and get right to playing with remarkable speed,” it added.

First Published: Aug 02 2024 | 11:02 AM IST



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OnePlus Open Apex Edition in Crimson Shadow colour launching on August 7

OnePlus Open Apex Edition in Crimson Shadow colour launching on August 7

by | Aug 2, 2024 | Technology


OnePlus Open Apex Edition

3 min read Last Updated : Aug 02 2024 | 10:43 AM IST


OnePlus to debut OnePlus Open Apex Edition in new Crimson Shadow colourway on August 7, announced the Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus. Launched in 2023, the OnePlus Open is a foldable smartphone based on Android and powered by OxygenOS. The smartphone is set to get new features together with the new colour variant to be up to speed with other foldable devices in 2024.


OnePlus Open Apex Edition: What is new


According to the company, the OnePlus Open Apex Edition will raise the bar with enhanced storage, AI image editing features, and innovative security features, “further establishing its leadership in foldable smartphone technology in 2024.” OnePlus said the Open’s Apex Edition is more than just an update; “it is a clear affirmation of OnePlus’ competitive edge in the foldable space – a testament to the brand’s relentless commitment to driving state of the art technology in 2024 and beyond.”


About the upcoming colourway, OnePlus said the Open Apex Edition pays homage to the iconic “Hasselblad 503CW 60 Years Victor Red Edition”, blending premium vegan leather with a “captivating design that exudes timelessness.” The vegan leather back cover showcases a diamond-like pattern, complemented by vibrant orange accents on the alert slider, said OnePlus.


OnePlus Open: Details


The foldable device measures 5.9mm at its thinnest side and weighs 239g. It is a book-shaped foldable, similar to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, with a main flexible display that bends inwards and a secondary display on the cover. The main bendable display is a 7.82-inch 2K AMOLED unit of variable refresh rate, which ranges between 1Hz and 120Hz (LTPO 3.0). The display on the cover measures 6.31-inch. It is also a 2K AMOLED display of variable refresh rate – 10Hz – 120Hz. Both the displays have 10-bit colour depth and support 100 per cent DCI-P3 colour gamut.


Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 system-on-chip, the OnePlus Open is offered in 16GB RAM and 512GB on-board storage configuration. It boots Android 13 operating system-based OxygenOS 13.2 interface loaded with tools and features specifically in tune with foldable form factor. These features include a desktop-like taskbar on the main display with a recent folder for quick access to photos, saved images, and more. Besides, there is Open Canvas feature for multi-window split on the main display. A 4,805 mAh battery, supported by 67W fast wired charger, powers the OnePlus Open.


As for the camera system, the OnePlus Open has a total of five cameras – three on the rear, one on the main display, and one on the cover display. The camera system on the rear encompasses a 48-megapixel main camera sensor (Sony Lytia-808) with optical image stabilisation, a 64MP 3x telephoto with autofocus and OIS, and a 48MP ultra-wide-angle sensor with autofocus. The camera on the main display is a 20MP sensor, and 32MP camera sensor on the cover display. The camera system is co-engineered with Hasselblad. The OnePlus Open boasts 4K 30fps videos in Dolby Vision.


Other notable features include alert slider, Dolby Atmos-powered speakers, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, X-axis vibration motor, and USB-C 3.1 interface for charging, audio out, and data transfer.

First Published: Aug 02 2024 | 10:43 AM IST



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Tech wrap Aug 1: Motorola Edge 50, Apple Intelligence, POCO M6 Plus, more

Tech wrap Aug 1: Motorola Edge 50, Apple Intelligence, POCO M6 Plus, more

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Technology


3 min read Last Updated : Aug 01 2024 | 8:03 PM IST


US-based PC maker Dell on August 1 launched the enterprise-oriented Latitude 7455 laptop in India. Based on Windows 11 on ARM, the laptop is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite platform. It is among the first wave of laptops for businesses and professionals based on Microsoft Copilot+ platform, which earmarks artificial intelligence features that leverages the on-device processing capabilities of the Qualcomm chip.


China’s Lenovo-owned smartphone brand Motorola launched the Edge 50 smartphone in India on August 1. The smartphone is touted by the maker as the world’s slimmest IP68 MIL-810H military graded certified durable smartphone, which can withstand dust, dirt and sand along with submersion in 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.


Xiaomi’s spinoff smartphone brand POCO on August 1 launched the M6 Plus 5G smartphone in India along with the Buds X1 wireless. An addition to the M-series lineup, the smartphone features a glass with a ring flash design and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 AE chipset. The Buds X1 are budget offerings with support for hybrid noise cancellation and multiple sound profiles.


Apple has released iOS 18.1 developer beta, packed with an initial set of Apple Intelligence features, along with iPadOS 18.1 beta and macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta for the iPhone, iPad and Mac. The initial set of Apple intelligence features include writing tools, revamped Siri, transcription, and much more. Apple has said that some AI features will be available later. However, not all devices support Apple Intelligence despite being eligible for these platforms.


The OnePlus Pad 2 is available for purchase in open sale in India. The second-generation tablet from the Chinese electronics maker is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, thereby bringing artificial intelligence features for improved productivity experience. Like the first-generation model, the Pad 2 is offered in Wi-Fi connectivity, but with the option for cellular data sharing when paired and connected with a supported OnePlus smartphone. The tablet also boasts connect sync feature, which simplifies data sharing with supported OnePlus devices. Alongside the Pad 2, OnePlus introduced the supported accessories such as the Stylo 2 and the OnePlus Smart Keyboard.


If you were to walk into your nearest electronics store to buy a Sony TV, chances are you would get confused by how different models are named. Take the X90 or X95, for example. Don’t confuse them with the A95 or A90, please. The X series are LED televisions, while the A series are higher-end OLED televisions.

First Published: Aug 01 2024 | 8:03 PM IST



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52 of 53 top apps in India use 'dark patterns', says ASCI study

52 of 53 top apps in India use 'dark patterns', says ASCI study

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Technology


3 min read Last Updated : Aug 01 2024 | 7:12 PM IST


As many as 52 top apps in India out of a survey of 53 were found to be using “dark patterns”, according to a study conducted by ASCI Academy and design firm Parallel HQ. These apps have been downloaded over 21 billion times.


Dark patterns are deceptive user interface practices that can mislead or trick users into doing something they originally did not intend or want to do. The report said that an average of 2.7 deceptive patterns were used per app.


The report, titled “Conscious Patterns”, identified 12 distinct deceptive patterns, including privacy deception, interface interference, drip pricing, and false urgency, which are popularly used in online interfaces.


Privacy deception emerged as the most prevalent deceptive pattern, observed in 79 per cent of the apps analysed, followed by interface interference (45 per cent), drip pricing (43 per cent), and false urgency (32 per cent).


The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) released a set of guidelines for 13 deceptive patterns in November 2023. According to the guidelines, the use of any of these prescribed dark patterns amounts to a misleading advertisement, an unfair trade practice, or a violation of consumer rights.


Among all apps, health-tech apps were found to have the highest usage of dark patterns (8.8 per app), followed by travel booking (7.2 per app) and fintech (5.3 per app) sectors. As many as 75 per cent of health-tech apps relied on creating time-based pressure (false urgency) to rush users into making decisions.


The lowest incidences of deceptive patterns per app were observed in streaming services at 1.8 per app and in the gaming sector at 2.4 per app.


The report added that four deceptive patterns accounted for 78 per cent of the total occurrences: privacy deception (24 per cent), drip pricing (19 per cent), interface interference (18 per cent), and false urgency (17 per cent).


“With just the top 53 apps being downloaded over 21 billion times, the consumer exposure to deceptive patterns across apps, websites, and other digital interfaces is mind-boggling. We urge organisations to follow conscious design principles that protect the consumer’s right to make an informed choice,” said Manisha Kapoor, chief executive officer and Secretary General of ASCI.

The report said that ethical design alternatives and choice architecture in apps should be introduced to bring down such cases. Moreover, it also introduced an Ethical Score Calculator, which allows professionals to assess the ethical standing of their apps and websites by identifying the presence of deceptive patterns.


Privacy deception: Manipulating users into unknowingly sharing more personal data than intended




Drip pricing: Revealing additional fees gradually throughout the purchase process, making the final price higher than that originally quoted




Interface interference: Highlighting certain information on the interface and hiding others, misdirecting users into taking an action




False urgency: Creating a sense of artificial pressure, based on time or stock availability, to manipulate users into making rushed decisions

First Published: Aug 01 2024 | 6:55 PM IST



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Apple Intelligence is available for testing on these iPhones, iPads, Macs

Apple Intelligence is available for testing on these iPhones, iPads, Macs

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Technology


Apple Intelligence (Source: Apple)

3 min read Last Updated : Aug 01 2024 | 5:55 PM IST


Apple has released iOS 18.1 developer beta, packed with an initial set of Apple Intelligence features, along with iPadOS 18.1 beta and macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta for the iPhone, iPad and Mac. The initial set of Apple intelligence features include writing tools, revamped Siri, transcription, and much more. Apple has said that some AI features will be available later. However, not all devices support Apple Intelligence despite being eligible for these platforms. That said, here is a list of devices that support Apple Intelligence:


iPhone


iPhone 15 Pro


iPhone 15 Pro Max


iPads and Macs


All iPads and Macs based on Apple Silicon support Apple Intelligence. These include iPad Air, iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini, Mac Studio, iMac, and more.


Check out the Apple Intelligence features available in iOS 18.1 developer beta


Messages


Messages now have the “Smart Reply” option, which analyses the content and context and offers suggestions. Moreover, eligible iPhones now show a summary of multiple message notifications on the lock screen.


Writing Tools


On iPhones running on iOS 18.1 developer beta, users can select text to access Writing Tools for summaries and other features such as proofreading text for spelling and grammar, word choice and sentence structure mistakes. Apple Intelligence can help users in rewriting the content and modifying the tone without impacting the content. Tones include Friendly, Professional and Concise. Users can also create paragraphs, pull out key points, make a list or create a table in addition to summarising text. Summaries are available in Mail, Messages and more.


Users can accept all suggestions by tapping or they can go through each one of them with explanations.


Siri


Siri now wakes up with a glow around the edges of the iPhone display when it is activated on iPhone, iPad, and CarPlay and it animates according to the sound of the voice of the user to indicate that it is listening.


After double tapping at the bottom of the display, the type-to-Siri interface appears to let users type requests. Siri’s understanding has become contextual and it can also answer questions regarding Apple products.


Mail


Mail now has a summarise button and you can also see a brief summary of the email rather than just a few initial sentences. Mail also has the capacity to show sensitive messages first in addition to a feature to smart reply. Moreover, multiple notifications will be summarised on the lock screen.


Photos


Users can create Memory Movie with a description and add specific images to the memory while creating the prompt. Photos now has natural language search and you can search specific moments in video clips. Search also offers smart complete suggestions.


Transcription


Users can record audio and get a transcript in addition to a summary of the transcript in Notes and other apps.


Focus Mode


A dedicated “Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode” will show only important notifications. Users can toggle to turn on Intelligent Breakthrough and Silencing to let important notifications interrupt you while muting notifications that are not important. Users can override notification settings for specific people just like how it worked before iOS 18.1.


Phone


Phone app has been updated with an option to record calls. All participants are notified that the call is being recorded before the recording starts and then the recorded phone calls are saved in the notes app where users can view the transcript and generate a summary from the transcript.


Safari


Apple intelligence can summarise an article for users when reading an article in Reader Mode.

First Published: Aug 01 2024 | 5:55 PM IST



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